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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.05, 529.44 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.05, 529.44 and 158.11 is: 237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.05 : 529.44 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.05/529.44 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.05x = 529.44 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.05x = 83,709.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,709.76/353.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.10

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