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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.65, 531.97 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.65, 531.97 and 159.71 is: 239.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.65 : 531.97 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.65/531.97 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.65x = 531.97 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.65x = 84,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,957.87/354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.56

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