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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.82, 532.28 and 111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.82, 532.28 and 111.29 is: 166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.82 : 532.28 = 111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.82/532.28 = 111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.82x = 532.28 × 111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.82x = 59,235.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,235.06/354.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.95

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