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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.80, 533.67 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.80, 533.67 and 112.35 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.80 : 533.67 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.80/533.67 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.80x = 533.67 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.80x = 59,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,957.82/355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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