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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 532.86 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 532.86 and 162.72 is: 244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 532.86 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/532.86 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 532.86 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 86,706.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,706.98/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.03

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