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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.17, 531.32 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.17, 531.32 and 159.09 is: 238.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.17 : 531.32 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.17/531.32 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.17x = 531.32 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.17x = 84,526.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,526.90/354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.67

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