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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.40, 526.98 and 107.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.40, 526.98 and 107.86 is: 161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.40 : 526.98 = 107.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.40/526.98 = 107.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.40x = 526.98 × 107.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.40x = 56,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,840.06/351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.75

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