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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.51, 531.63 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.51, 531.63 and 159.57 is: 239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.51 : 531.63 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.51/531.63 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.51x = 531.63 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.51x = 84,832.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,832.20/354.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.29

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