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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.86, 533.75 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.86, 533.75 and 112.56 is: 168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.86 : 533.75 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.86/533.75 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.86x = 533.75 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.86x = 60,078.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,078.34/355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.83

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