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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 533.64 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 533.64 and 112.20 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 533.64 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/533.64 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 533.64 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 59,874.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,874.41/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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