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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.97, 353.58 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.97, 353.58 and 158.66 is: 237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.97 : 353.58 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.97/353.58 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.97x = 353.58 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.97x = 56,097.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,097.23/235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.74

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