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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.74, 533.88 and 160.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.74, 533.88 and 160.66 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.74 : 533.88 = 160.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.74/533.88 = 160.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.74x = 533.88 × 160.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.74x = 85,773.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,773.16/355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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