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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.97, 527.96 and 108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.97, 527.96 and 108.49 is: 162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.97 : 527.96 = 108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.97/527.96 = 108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.97x = 527.96 × 108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.97x = 57,279.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,279.27/351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.74

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