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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.64, 533.48 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.64, 533.48 and 112.18 is: 168.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.64 : 533.48 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.64/533.48 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.64x = 533.48 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.64x = 59,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,842.56/355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.27

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