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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 535.35 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 535.35 and 113.45 is: 170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 535.35 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/535.35 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 535.35 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 60,735.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,735.46/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.18

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