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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.41, 532.92 and 111.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.41, 532.92 and 111.87 is: 167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.41 : 532.92 = 111.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.41/532.92 = 111.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.41x = 532.92 × 111.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.41x = 59,617.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,617.76/355.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.74

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