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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.31, 525.50 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.31, 525.50 and 106.79 is: 160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.31 : 525.50 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.31/525.50 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.31x = 525.50 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.31x = 56,117.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,117.10/350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.19

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