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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.07, 529.74 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.07, 529.74 and 157.95 is: 236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.07 : 529.74 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.07/529.74 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.07x = 529.74 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.07x = 83,672.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,672.43/353.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.99

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