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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.86, 532.40 and 111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.86, 532.40 and 111.41 is: 167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.86 : 532.40 = 111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.86/532.40 = 111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.86x = 532.40 × 111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.86x = 59,311.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,311.46/354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.14

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