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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.59, 325.02 and 157.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.59, 325.02 and 157.99 is: 217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.59 : 325.02 = 157.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.59/325.02 = 157.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.59x = 325.02 × 157.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.59x = 51,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,349.12/235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.96

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