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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.40, 533.12 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.40, 533.12 and 111.94 is: 167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.40 : 533.12 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.40/533.12 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.40x = 533.12 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.40x = 59,677.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,677.45/355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.92

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