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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.35, 533.20 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.35, 533.20 and 160.41 is: 240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.35 : 533.20 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.35/533.20 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.35x = 533.20 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.35x = 85,527.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,527.54/355.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.68

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