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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.46, 532.89 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.46, 532.89 and 162.95 is: 244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.46 : 532.89 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.46/532.89 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.46x = 532.89 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.46x = 86,831.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,831.76/355.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.28

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