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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.23, 529.85 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.23, 529.85 and 158.19 is: 237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.23 : 529.85 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.23/529.85 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.23x = 529.85 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.23x = 83,818.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,818.69/353.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.30

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