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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.16, 531.22 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.16, 531.22 and 97.66 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.16 : 531.22 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.16/531.22 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.16x = 531.22 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.16x = 51,875.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,875.80/354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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