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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.94, 531.02 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.94, 531.02 and 159 is: 238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.94 : 531.02 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.94/531.02 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.94x = 531.02 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.94x = 84,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,432.18/353.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.55

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