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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.52, 531.72 and 111.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.52, 531.72 and 111.01 is: 166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.52 : 531.72 = 111.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.52/531.72 = 111.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.52x = 531.72 × 111.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.52x = 59,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,026.24/354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.50

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