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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 532.70 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 532.70 and 162.60 is: 243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 532.70 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/532.70 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 532.70 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 86,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,617.02/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.94

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