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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.69, 533.59 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.69, 533.59 and 112.24 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.69 : 533.59 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.69/533.59 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.69x = 533.59 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.69x = 59,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,890.14/355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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