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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.46, 530.17 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.46, 530.17 and 93.45 is: 140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.46 : 530.17 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.46/530.17 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.46x = 530.17 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.46x = 49,544.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,544.39/353.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.17

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