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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.10, 526.38 and 158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.10, 526.38 and 158.50 is: 237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.10 : 526.38 = 158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.10/526.38 = 158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.10x = 526.38 × 158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.10x = 83,431.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,431.23/351.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.63

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