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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.34, 531.60 and 110.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.34, 531.60 and 110.87 is: 166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.34 : 531.60 = 110.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.34/531.60 = 110.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.34x = 531.60 × 110.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.34x = 58,938.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,938.49/354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.33

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