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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 527.62 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 527.62 and 156.72 is: 235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 527.62 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/527.62 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 527.62 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 82,688.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,688.61/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.10

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