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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.18, 526.86 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.18, 526.86 and 158.82 is: 238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.18 : 526.86 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.18/526.86 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.18x = 526.86 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.18x = 83,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,675.91/351.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.27

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