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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.78, 535.24 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.78, 535.24 and 113.32 is: 170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.78 : 535.24 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.78/535.24 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.78x = 535.24 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.78x = 60,651.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,651.92/356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.00

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