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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.01, 524.86 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.01, 524.86 and 106.48 is: 159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.01 : 524.86 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.01/524.86 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.01x = 524.86 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.01x = 55,884.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,884.34/350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.67

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