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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 532.53 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 532.53 and 160.11 is: 239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 532.53 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/532.53 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 532.53 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 85,263.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,263.38/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.96

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