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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.81, 535.24 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.81, 535.24 and 113.37 is: 170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.81 : 535.24 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.81/535.24 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.81x = 535.24 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.81x = 60,678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,678.29/356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.06

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