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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351, 526.34 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351, 526.34 and 165.84 is: 248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 526.34 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/526.34 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 526.34 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 87,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,287.40/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.68

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