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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.40, 532.92 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.40, 532.92 and 162.92 is: 244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.40 : 532.92 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.40/532.92 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.40x = 532.92 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.40x = 86,823.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,823.33/355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.30

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