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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.17, 526.37 and 165.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.17, 526.37 and 165.97 is: 248.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.17 : 526.37 = 165.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.17/526.37 = 165.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.17x = 526.37 × 165.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.17x = 87,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,358.50/351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.77

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