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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.76, 532.54 and 162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.76, 532.54 and 162.78 is: 244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.76 : 532.54 = 162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.76/532.54 = 162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.76x = 532.54 × 162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.76x = 86,686.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,686.86/354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.35

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