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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.87, 532.35 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.87, 532.35 and 111.42 is: 167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.87 : 532.35 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.87/532.35 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.87x = 532.35 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.87x = 59,314.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,314.44/354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.14

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