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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.26, 532.71 and 111.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.26, 532.71 and 111.81 is: 167.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.26 : 532.71 = 111.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.26/532.71 = 111.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.26x = 532.71 × 111.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.26x = 59,562.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,562.31/355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.66

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