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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.11, 533.70 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.11, 533.70 and 160.83 is: 241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.11 : 533.70 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.11/533.70 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.11x = 533.70 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.11x = 85,834.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,834.97/356.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.04

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