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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.58, 530.15 and 158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.58, 530.15 and 158.55 is: 237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.58 : 530.15 = 158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.58/530.15 = 158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.58x = 530.15 × 158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.58x = 84,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,054.49/353.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.72

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