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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.46, 530.10 and 158.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.46, 530.10 and 158.35 is: 237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.46 : 530.10 = 158.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.46/530.10 = 158.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.46x = 530.10 × 158.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.46x = 83,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,940.54/353.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.49

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