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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 533.38 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 533.38 and 112.12 is: 168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 533.38 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/533.38 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 533.38 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 59,802.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,802.57/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.19

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