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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.98, 532.45 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.98, 532.45 and 111.48 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.98 : 532.45 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.98/532.45 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.98x = 532.45 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.98x = 59,357.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,357.53/354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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