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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.82, 527.69 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.82, 527.69 and 108.34 is: 162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.82 : 527.69 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.82/527.69 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.82x = 527.69 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.82x = 57,169.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,169.93/351.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.50

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