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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.83, 534 and 160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.83, 534 and 160.82 is: 241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.83 : 534 = 160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.83/534 = 160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.83x = 534 × 160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.83x = 85,879.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,879.22/355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.35

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