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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.52, 527.12 and 156.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.52, 527.12 and 156.54 is: 234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.52 : 527.12 = 156.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.52/527.12 = 156.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.52x = 527.12 × 156.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.52x = 82,515.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,515.36/351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.74

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