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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.21, 532.64 and 111.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.21, 532.64 and 111.67 is: 167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.21 : 532.64 = 111.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.21/532.64 = 111.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.21x = 532.64 × 111.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.21x = 59,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,478.86/355.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.45

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