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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.62, 525.90 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.62, 525.90 and 107.20 is: 160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.62 : 525.90 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.62/525.90 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.62x = 525.90 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.62x = 56,376.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,376.48/350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.79

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