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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.67, 530.57 and 158.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.67, 530.57 and 158.59 is: 237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.67 : 530.57 = 158.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.67/530.57 = 158.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.67x = 530.57 × 158.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.67x = 84,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,142.30/353.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.92

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