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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.96, 533.80 and 112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.96, 533.80 and 112.42 is: 168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.96 : 533.80 = 112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.96/533.80 = 112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.96x = 533.80 × 112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.96x = 60,006.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,006.56/355.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.58

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