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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.42, 525.47 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.42, 525.47 and 106.88 is: 160.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.42 : 525.47 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.42/525.47 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.42x = 525.47 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.42x = 56,163.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,163.41/350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.28

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