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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.30, 533.05 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.30, 533.05 and 108.50 is: 162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.30 : 533.05 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.30/533.05 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.30x = 533.05 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.30x = 57,833.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,833.26/355.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.77

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