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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.90, 532.38 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.90, 532.38 and 111.42 is: 167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.90 : 532.38 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.90/532.38 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.90x = 532.38 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.90x = 59,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,317.78/354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.14

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