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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.26, 525.32 and 106.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.26, 525.32 and 106.78 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.26 : 525.32 = 106.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.26/525.32 = 106.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.26x = 525.32 × 106.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.26x = 56,093.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,093.67/350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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