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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.82, 530.78 and 158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.82, 530.78 and 158.74 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.82 : 530.78 = 158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.82/530.78 = 158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.82x = 530.78 × 158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.82x = 84,256.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,256.02/353.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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