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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.39, 532.96 and 111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.39, 532.96 and 111.83 is: 167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.39 : 532.96 = 111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.39/532.96 = 111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.39x = 532.96 × 111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.39x = 59,597.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,597.97/355.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.70

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