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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.37, 529.91 and 158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.37, 529.91 and 158.43 is: 237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.37 : 529.91 = 158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.37/529.91 = 158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.37x = 529.91 × 158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.37x = 83,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,955.43/353.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.58

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