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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.78, 533.67 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.78, 533.67 and 112.31 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.78 : 533.67 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.78/533.67 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.78x = 533.67 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.78x = 59,933.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,933.25/355.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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