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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.73, 532.07 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.73, 532.07 and 111.24 is: 166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.73 : 532.07 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.73/532.07 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.73x = 532.07 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.73x = 59,187.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,187.74/354.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.85

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