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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 527.16 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 527.16 and 156.74 is: 234.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 527.16 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/527.16 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 527.16 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 82,624.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,624.13/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.90

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