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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.55, 353.55 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.55, 353.55 and 158.25 is: 237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.55 : 353.55 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.55/353.55 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.55x = 353.55 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.55x = 55,949.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,949.29/235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.53

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