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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.89, 533.96 and 161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.89, 533.96 and 161.03 is: 241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.89 : 533.96 = 161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.89/533.96 = 161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.89x = 533.96 × 161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.89x = 85,983.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,983.58/355.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.60

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