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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.94, 533.86 and 112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.94, 533.86 and 112.45 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.94 : 533.86 = 112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.94/533.86 = 112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.94x = 533.86 × 112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.94x = 60,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,032.56/355.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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