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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 532.58 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 532.58 and 111.52 is: 167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 532.58 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/532.58 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 532.58 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 59,393.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,393.32/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.31

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