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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.52, 525.60 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.52, 525.60 and 158.16 is: 237.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.52 : 525.60 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.52/525.60 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.52x = 525.60 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.52x = 83,128.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,128.90/350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.16

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