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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 527.49 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 527.49 and 108.18 is: 162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 527.49 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/527.49 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 527.49 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 57,063.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,063.87/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.24

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