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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.59, 533.36 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.59, 533.36 and 112.11 is: 168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.59 : 533.36 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.59/533.36 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.59x = 533.36 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.59x = 59,791.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,791.76/355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.15

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