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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.24, 532.86 and 111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.24, 532.86 and 111.79 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.24 : 532.86 = 111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.24/532.86 = 111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.24x = 532.86 × 111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.24x = 59,567.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,567.09/355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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