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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.50, 525.58 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.50, 525.58 and 106.96 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.50 : 525.58 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.50/525.58 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.50x = 525.58 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.50x = 56,216.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,216.04/350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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