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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.31, 533.01 and 111.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.31, 533.01 and 111.85 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.31 : 533.01 = 111.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.31/533.01 = 111.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.31x = 533.01 × 111.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.31x = 59,617.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,617.17/355.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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