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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.56, 527.19 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.56, 527.19 and 156.56 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.56 : 527.19 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.56/527.19 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.56x = 527.19 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.56x = 82,536.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,536.87/351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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