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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.89, 527.55 and 159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.89, 527.55 and 159.65 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.89 : 527.55 = 159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.89/527.55 = 159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.89x = 527.55 × 159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.89x = 84,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,220.72/351.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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