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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 352.98 and 158.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 352.98 and 158.67 is: 237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 352.98 = 158.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/352.98 = 158.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 352.98 × 158.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 56,007.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,007.34/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.70

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