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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.74, 530.16 and 158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.74, 530.16 and 158.74 is: 237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.74 : 530.16 = 158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.74/530.16 = 158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.74x = 530.16 × 158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.74x = 84,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,157.60/353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.91

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