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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.87, 535.41 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.87, 535.41 and 113.47 is: 170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.87 : 535.41 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.87/535.41 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.87x = 535.41 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.87x = 60,751.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,751.63/356.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.23

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