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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 533.46 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 533.46 and 160.54 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 533.46 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/533.46 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 533.46 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 85,641.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,641.67/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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