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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.91, 533.81 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.91, 533.81 and 160.92 is: 241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.91 : 533.81 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.91/533.81 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.91x = 533.81 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.91x = 85,899.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,899.90/355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.36

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