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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.80, 527.72 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.80, 527.72 and 159.44 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.80 : 527.72 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.80/527.72 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.80x = 527.72 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.80x = 84,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,139.68/351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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