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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.87, 530.85 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.87, 530.85 and 110.42 is: 165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.87 : 530.85 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.87/530.85 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.87x = 530.85 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.87x = 58,613.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,613.80/353.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.64

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