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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.15, 534.04 and 160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.15, 534.04 and 160.99 is: 241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.15 : 534.04 = 160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.15/534.04 = 160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.15x = 534.04 × 160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.15x = 85,975.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,975.10/356.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.40

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