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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.11, 534.17 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.11, 534.17 and 160.90 is: 241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.11 : 534.17 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.11/534.17 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.11x = 534.17 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.11x = 85,944.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,944.48/356.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.35

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