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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.23, 526.85 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.23, 526.85 and 158.63 is: 237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.23 : 526.85 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.23/526.85 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.23x = 526.85 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.23x = 83,573.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,573.36/351.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.95

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