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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.57, 531.92 and 111.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.57, 531.92 and 111.05 is: 166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.57 : 531.92 = 111.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.57/531.92 = 111.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.57x = 531.92 × 111.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.57x = 59,069.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,069.16/354.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.59

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