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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.76, 530.55 and 158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.76, 530.55 and 158.65 is: 237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.76 : 530.55 = 158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.76/530.55 = 158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.76x = 530.55 × 158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.76x = 84,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,171.76/353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.93

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