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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.15, 529.63 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.15, 529.63 and 158.04 is: 237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.15 : 529.63 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.15/529.63 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.15x = 529.63 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.15x = 83,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,699.95/353.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.01

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