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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.17, 532.80 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.17, 532.80 and 160.14 is: 240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.17 : 532.80 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.17/532.80 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.17x = 532.80 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.17x = 85,322.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,322.59/355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.23

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