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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.27, 533 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.27, 533 and 111.80 is: 167.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.27 : 533 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.27/533 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.27x = 533 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.27x = 59,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,589.40/355.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.73

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