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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.91, 533.91 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.91, 533.91 and 112.47 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.91 : 533.91 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.91/533.91 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.91x = 533.91 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.91x = 60,048.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,048.86/355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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