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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.97, 532.43 and 111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.97, 532.43 and 111.49 is: 167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.97 : 532.43 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.97/532.43 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.97x = 532.43 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.97x = 59,357.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,357.40/354.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.22

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