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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.93, 529.51 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.93, 529.51 and 158.10 is: 237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.93 : 529.51 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.93/529.51 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.93x = 529.51 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.93x = 83,715.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,715.90/352.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.20

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