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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.44, 532.89 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.44, 532.89 and 162.93 is: 244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.44 : 532.89 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.44/532.89 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.44x = 532.89 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.44x = 86,823.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,823.77/355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.27

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