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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.91, 533.63 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.91, 533.63 and 112.29 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.91 : 533.63 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.91/533.63 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.91x = 533.63 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.91x = 59,920.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,920.75/355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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