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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.52, 533.28 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.52, 533.28 and 112.05 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.52 : 533.28 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.52/533.28 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.52x = 533.28 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.52x = 59,754.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,754.02/355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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