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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.90, 532.45 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.90, 532.45 and 111.50 is: 167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.90 : 532.45 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.90/532.45 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.90x = 532.45 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.90x = 59,365.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,365.51/354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.27

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