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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.81, 530.85 and 158.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.81, 530.85 and 158.67 is: 238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.81 : 530.85 = 158.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.81/530.85 = 158.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.81x = 530.85 × 158.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.81x = 84,232.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,232.56/353.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.07

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