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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.63, 531.93 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.63, 531.93 and 159.58 is: 239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.63 : 531.93 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.63/531.93 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.63x = 531.93 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.63x = 84,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,885.39/354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.36

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