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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.83, 527.54 and 117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.83, 527.54 and 117.53 is: 176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.83 : 527.54 = 117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.83/527.54 = 117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.83x = 527.54 × 117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.83x = 61,998.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,998.55/351.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.22

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