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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.38, 533.14 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.38, 533.14 and 111.84 is: 167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.38 : 533.14 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.38/533.14 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.38x = 533.14 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.38x = 59,626.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,626.38/355.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.78

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