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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.18, 532.76 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.18, 532.76 and 162.80 is: 244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.18 : 532.76 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.18/532.76 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.18x = 532.76 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.18x = 86,733.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,733.33/355.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.20

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