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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.68, 525.92 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.68, 525.92 and 158.16 is: 237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.68 : 525.92 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.68/525.92 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.68x = 525.92 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.68x = 83,179.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,179.51/350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.19

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