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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.99, 527.96 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.99, 527.96 and 108.53 is: 162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.99 : 527.96 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.99/527.96 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.99x = 527.96 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.99x = 57,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,299.50/351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.79

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