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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.33, 525.53 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.33, 525.53 and 106.86 is: 160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.33 : 525.53 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.33/525.53 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.33x = 525.53 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.33x = 56,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,157.60/350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.30

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