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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.13, 526.80 and 156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.13, 526.80 and 156.10 is: 234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.13 : 526.80 = 156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.13/526.80 = 156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.13x = 526.80 × 156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.13x = 82,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,235.22/351.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.20

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