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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.94, 525.69 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.94, 525.69 and 157.98 is: 236.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.94 : 525.69 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.94/525.69 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.94x = 525.69 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.94x = 83,048.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,048.51/350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.65

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