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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.84, 533.33 and 160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.84, 533.33 and 160.61 is: 240.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.84 : 533.33 = 160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.84/533.33 = 160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.84x = 533.33 × 160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.84x = 85,657.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,657.20/355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.72

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