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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.78, 527.76 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.78, 527.76 and 159.54 is: 239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.78 : 527.76 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.78/527.76 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.78x = 527.76 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.78x = 84,198.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,198.83/351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.35

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