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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.70, 533.60 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.70, 533.60 and 112.16 is: 168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.70 : 533.60 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.70/533.60 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.70x = 533.60 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.70x = 59,845.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,845.35/355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.25

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