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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.93, 529.02 and 158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.93, 529.02 and 158.03 is: 236.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.93 : 529.02 = 158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.93/529.02 = 158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.93x = 529.02 × 158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.93x = 83,601.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,601.03/352.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.88

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