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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.06, 532.71 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.06, 532.71 and 160.04 is: 240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.06 : 532.71 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.06/532.71 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.06x = 532.71 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.06x = 85,254.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,254.91/355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.11

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