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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.37, 531.47 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.37, 531.47 and 110.86 is: 166.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.37 : 531.47 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.37/531.47 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.37x = 531.47 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.37x = 58,918.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,918.71/354.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.27

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