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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.40, 532.95 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.40, 532.95 and 108.52 is: 162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.40 : 532.95 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.40/532.95 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.40x = 532.95 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.40x = 57,837.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,837.91/355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.74

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