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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.36, 532.84 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.36, 532.84 and 111.96 is: 167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.36 : 532.84 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.36/532.84 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.36x = 532.84 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.36x = 59,656.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,656.77/355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.88

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