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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.64, 531.78 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.64, 531.78 and 111.10 is: 166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.64 : 531.78 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.64/531.78 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.64x = 531.78 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.64x = 59,080.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,080.76/354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.59

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