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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.87, 532.31 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.87, 532.31 and 111.40 is: 167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.87 : 532.31 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.87/532.31 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.87x = 532.31 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.87x = 59,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,299.33/354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.10

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