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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.95, 533.95 and 112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.95, 533.95 and 112.49 is: 168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.95 : 533.95 = 112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.95/533.95 = 112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.95x = 533.95 × 112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.95x = 60,063.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,063.47/355.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.74

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