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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.36, 533.14 and 108.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.36, 533.14 and 108.57 is: 162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.36 : 533.14 = 108.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.36/533.14 = 108.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.36x = 533.14 × 108.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.36x = 57,883.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,883.01/355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.89

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