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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.56, 531.90 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.56, 531.90 and 111.15 is: 166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.56 : 531.90 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.56/531.90 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.56x = 531.90 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.56x = 59,120.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,120.69/354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.75

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