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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.46, 533.05 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.46, 533.05 and 111.92 is: 167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.46 : 533.05 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.46/533.05 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.46x = 533.05 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.46x = 59,656.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,656.01/355.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.83

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