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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.93, 530.87 and 158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.93, 530.87 and 158.93 is: 238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.93 : 530.87 = 158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.93/530.87 = 158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.93x = 530.87 × 158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.93x = 84,371.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,371.17/353.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.38

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