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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.69, 527.38 and 156.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.69, 527.38 and 156.75 is: 235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.69 : 527.38 = 156.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.69/527.38 = 156.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.69x = 527.38 × 156.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.69x = 82,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,664.45/351.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.05

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