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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 532.44 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 532.44 and 160.05 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 532.44 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/532.44 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 532.44 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 85,217.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,217.02/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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