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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.81, 533.71 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.81, 533.71 and 112.36 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.81 : 533.71 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.81/533.71 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.81x = 533.71 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.81x = 59,967.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,967.66/355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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