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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.87, 530.78 and 110.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.87, 530.78 and 110.39 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.87 : 530.78 = 110.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.87/530.78 = 110.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.87x = 530.78 × 110.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.87x = 58,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,594.41/353.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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