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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.61, 533.44 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.61, 533.44 and 112.14 is: 168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.61 : 533.44 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.61/533.44 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.61x = 533.44 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.61x = 59,819.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,819.96/355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.22

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