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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.63, 530.57 and 158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.63, 530.57 and 158.78 is: 238.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.63 : 530.57 = 158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.63/530.57 = 158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.63x = 530.57 × 158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.63x = 84,245.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,245.63/353.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.23

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