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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.55, 525.72 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.55, 525.72 and 103.80 is: 155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.55 : 525.72 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.55/525.72 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.55x = 525.72 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.55x = 54,572.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,572.10/350.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.68

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