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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.01, 532.55 and 111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.01, 532.55 and 111.55 is: 167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.01 : 532.55 = 111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.01/532.55 = 111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.01x = 532.55 × 111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.01x = 59,407.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,407.08/355.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.34

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