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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.06, 532.41 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.06, 532.41 and 111.57 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.06 : 532.41 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.06/532.41 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.06x = 532.41 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.06x = 59,400.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,400.98/355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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