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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.71, 527.50 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.71, 527.50 and 108.18 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.71 : 527.50 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.71/527.50 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.71x = 527.50 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.71x = 57,064.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,064.68/351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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