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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.58, 527.64 and 159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.58, 527.64 and 159.34 is: 239.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.58 : 527.64 = 159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.58/527.64 = 159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.58x = 527.64 × 159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.58x = 84,074.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,074.16/351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.13

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