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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.88, 527.74 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.88, 527.74 and 108.40 is: 162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.88 : 527.74 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.88/527.74 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.88x = 527.74 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.88x = 57,207.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,207.02/351.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.58

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