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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.15, 532.62 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.15, 532.62 and 160.04 is: 240.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.15 : 532.62 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.15/532.62 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.15x = 532.62 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.15x = 85,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,240.50/355.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.01

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