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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.65, 533.49 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.65, 533.49 and 112.19 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.65 : 533.49 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.65/533.49 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.65x = 533.49 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.65x = 59,849.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,849.58/355.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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