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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.62, 527.38 and 156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.62, 527.38 and 156.58 is: 234.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.62 : 527.38 = 156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.62/527.38 = 156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.62x = 527.38 × 156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.62x = 82,576.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,576.73/351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.84

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