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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.93, 527.89 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.93, 527.89 and 159.56 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.93 : 527.89 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.93/527.89 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.93x = 527.89 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.93x = 84,230.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,230.13/351.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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