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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.81, 533.10 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.81, 533.10 and 160.48 is: 240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.81 : 533.10 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.81/533.10 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.81x = 533.10 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.81x = 85,551.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,551.89/355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.44

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