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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.47, 532.80 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.47, 532.80 and 160.62 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.47 : 532.80 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.47/532.80 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.47x = 532.80 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.47x = 85,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,578.34/355.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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