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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.61, 533.41 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.61, 533.41 and 112.15 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.61 : 533.41 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.61/533.41 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.61x = 533.41 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.61x = 59,822.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,822.63/355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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