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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.94, 527.19 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.94, 527.19 and 158.98 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.94 : 527.19 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.94/527.19 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.94x = 527.19 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.94x = 83,812.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,812.67/351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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