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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.45, 531.66 and 110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.45, 531.66 and 110.97 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.45 : 531.66 = 110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.45/531.66 = 110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.45x = 531.66 × 110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.45x = 58,998.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,998.31/354.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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