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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.39, 532.61 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.39, 532.61 and 160.35 is: 240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.39 : 532.61 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.39/532.61 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.39x = 532.61 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.39x = 85,404.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,404.41/355.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.31

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