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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 526.67 and 158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 526.67 and 158.75 is: 238.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 526.67 = 158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/526.67 = 158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 526.67 × 158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 83,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,605.44/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.11

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