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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.83, 533.40 and 112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.83, 533.40 and 112.30 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.83 : 533.40 = 112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.83/533.40 = 112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.83x = 533.40 × 112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.83x = 59,899.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,899.49/355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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