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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353, 529.20 and 158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353, 529.20 and 158.06 is: 236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353 : 529.20 = 158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353/529.20 = 158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353x = 529.20 × 158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353x = 83,645.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,645.35/353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.96

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