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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.90, 533.87 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.90, 533.87 and 112.44 is: 168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.90 : 533.87 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.90/533.87 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.90x = 533.87 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.90x = 60,028.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,028.34/355.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.67

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