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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.91, 530.65 and 158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.91, 530.65 and 158.87 is: 238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.91 : 530.65 = 158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.91/530.65 = 158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.91x = 530.65 × 158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.91x = 84,304.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,304.37/353.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.21

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