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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.24, 532.80 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.24, 532.80 and 160.20 is: 240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.24 : 532.80 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.24/532.80 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.24x = 532.80 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.24x = 85,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,354.56/355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.27

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