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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.58, 527.28 and 156.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.58, 527.28 and 156.61 is: 234.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.58 : 527.28 = 156.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.58/527.28 = 156.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.58x = 527.28 × 156.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.58x = 82,577.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,577.32/351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.87

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