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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.60, 533.45 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.60, 533.45 and 112.05 is: 168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.60 : 533.45 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.60/533.45 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.60x = 533.45 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.60x = 59,773.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,773.07/355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.09

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