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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.69, 533.56 and 112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.69, 533.56 and 112.21 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.69 : 533.56 = 112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.69/533.56 = 112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.69x = 533.56 × 112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.69x = 59,870.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,870.77/355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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