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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.90, 532.36 and 111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.90, 532.36 and 111.59 is: 167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.90 : 532.36 = 111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.90/532.36 = 111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.90x = 532.36 × 111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.90x = 59,407.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,407.89/354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.39

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