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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.54, 533.23 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.54, 533.23 and 112.08 is: 168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.54 : 533.23 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.54/533.23 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.54x = 533.23 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.54x = 59,766.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,766.77/355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.10

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