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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.54, 533.41 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.54, 533.41 and 160.60 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.54 : 533.41 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.54/533.41 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.54x = 533.41 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.54x = 85,665.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,665.65/355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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