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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.92, 532.39 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.92, 532.39 and 111.42 is: 167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.92 : 532.39 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.92/532.39 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.92x = 532.39 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.92x = 59,319.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,319.95/354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.14

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