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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.81, 535.22 and 113.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.81, 535.22 and 113.35 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.81 : 535.22 = 113.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.81/535.22 = 113.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.81x = 535.22 × 113.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.81x = 60,666.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,666.13/356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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