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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.52, 527.44 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.52, 527.44 and 159.04 is: 238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.52 : 527.44 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.52/527.44 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.52x = 527.44 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.52x = 83,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,884.06/351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.63

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