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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 531.65 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 531.65 and 110.96 is: 166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 531.65 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/531.65 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 531.65 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 58,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,989.50/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.44

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