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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.26, 533.08 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.26, 533.08 and 162.90 is: 244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.26 : 533.08 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.26/533.08 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.26x = 533.08 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.26x = 86,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,838.73/355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.44

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