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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.96, 530.99 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.96, 530.99 and 110.50 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.96 : 530.99 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.96/530.99 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.96x = 530.99 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.96x = 58,674.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,674.12/353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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