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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.65, 525.96 and 107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.65, 525.96 and 107.17 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.65 : 525.96 = 107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.65/525.96 = 107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.65x = 525.96 × 107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.65x = 56,367.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,367.13/350.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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