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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 527.18 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 527.18 and 108 is: 161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 527.18 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/527.18 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 527.18 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 56,935.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,935.44/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.99

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