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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.54, 525.90 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.54, 525.90 and 158.24 is: 237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.54 : 525.90 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.54/525.90 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.54x = 525.90 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.54x = 83,218.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,218.42/350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.40

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