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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.15, 532.59 and 111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.15, 532.59 and 111.61 is: 167.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.15 : 532.59 = 111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.15/532.59 = 111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.15x = 532.59 × 111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.15x = 59,442.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,442.37/355.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.37

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