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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.67, 527.70 and 159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.67, 527.70 and 159.25 is: 238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.67 : 527.70 = 159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.67/527.70 = 159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.67x = 527.70 × 159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.67x = 84,036.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,036.23/351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.96

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