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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.27, 531.50 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.27, 531.50 and 110.80 is: 166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.27 : 531.50 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.27/531.50 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.27x = 531.50 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.27x = 58,890.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,890.20/354.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.23

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