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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.62, 527.51 and 108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.62, 527.51 and 108.15 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.62 : 527.51 = 108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.62/527.51 = 108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.62x = 527.51 × 108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.62x = 57,048.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,048.50/351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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