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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.37, 526.51 and 156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.37, 526.51 and 156.34 is: 234.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.37 : 526.51 = 156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.37/526.51 = 156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.37x = 526.51 × 156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.37x = 82,314.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,314.57/351.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.27

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