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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.81, 533.73 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.81, 533.73 and 112.32 is: 168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.81 : 533.73 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.81/533.73 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.81x = 533.73 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.81x = 59,950.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,950.44/355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.49

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