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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 532 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 532 and 111.16 is: 166.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 532 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/532 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 532 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 59,137.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,137.12/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.77

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