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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 534.92 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 534.92 and 113.27 is: 169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 534.92 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/534.92 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 534.92 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 60,587.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,587.15/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.83

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