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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.24, 532.47 and 160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.24, 532.47 and 160.34 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.24 : 532.47 = 160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.24/532.47 = 160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.24x = 532.47 × 160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.24x = 85,378.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,378.17/355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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