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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.17, 529.36 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.17, 529.36 and 158.13 is: 237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.17 : 529.36 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.17/529.36 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.17x = 529.36 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.17x = 83,706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,706.91/353.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.02

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