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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.20, 525.40 and 106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.20, 525.40 and 106.74 is: 160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.20 : 525.40 = 106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.20/525.40 = 106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.20x = 525.40 × 106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.20x = 56,081.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,081.20/350.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.14

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