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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.91, 532.37 and 111.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.91, 532.37 and 111.46 is: 167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.91 : 532.37 = 111.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.91/532.37 = 111.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.91x = 532.37 × 111.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.91x = 59,334.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,334.74/354.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.18

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