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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.53, 530.06 and 158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.53, 530.06 and 158.39 is: 237.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.53 : 530.06 = 158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.53/530.06 = 158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.53x = 530.06 × 158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.53x = 83,956.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,956.20/353.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.48

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