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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.62, 532.04 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.62, 532.04 and 111.20 is: 166.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.62 : 532.04 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.62/532.04 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.62x = 532.04 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.62x = 59,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,159.63/354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.82

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