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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.99, 535.49 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.99, 535.49 and 113.52 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.99 : 535.49 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.99/535.49 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.99x = 535.49 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.99x = 60,788.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,788.26/356.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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