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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.18, 525.24 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.18, 525.24 and 106.72 is: 160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.18 : 525.24 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.18/525.24 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.18x = 525.24 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.18x = 56,053.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,053.61/350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.07

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