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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.98, 532.56 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.98, 532.56 and 111.51 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.98 : 532.56 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.98/532.56 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.98x = 532.56 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.98x = 59,385.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,385.77/354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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