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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.34, 527.09 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.34, 527.09 and 163.62 is: 245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.34 : 527.09 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.34/527.09 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.34x = 527.09 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.34x = 86,241.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,241.65/351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.47

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