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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.77, 533.61 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.77, 533.61 and 160.65 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.77 : 533.61 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.77/533.61 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.77x = 533.61 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.77x = 85,724.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,724.45/355.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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