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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.89, 527.90 and 108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.89, 527.90 and 108.37 is: 162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.89 : 527.90 = 108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.89/527.90 = 108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.89x = 527.90 × 108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.89x = 57,206.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,206.66/351.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.57

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