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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.53, 531.70 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.53, 531.70 and 159.42 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.53 : 531.70 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.53/531.70 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.53x = 531.70 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.53x = 84,763.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,763.61/354.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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