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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.03, 529.58 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.03, 529.58 and 158.02 is: 237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.03 : 529.58 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.03/529.58 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.03x = 529.58 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.03x = 83,683.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,683.30/353.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.05

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