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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 525.96 and 158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 525.96 and 158.20 is: 237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 525.96 = 158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/525.96 = 158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 525.96 × 158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 83,206.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,206.87/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.35

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