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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.06, 531.17 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.06, 531.17 and 110.57 is: 165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.06 : 531.17 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.06/531.17 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.06x = 531.17 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.06x = 58,733.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,733.07/354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.88

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