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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.14, 528.39 and 159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.14, 528.39 and 159.74 is: 239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.14 : 528.39 = 159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.14/528.39 = 159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.14x = 528.39 × 159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.14x = 84,405.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,405.02/352.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.69

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