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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.66, 532.11 and 159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.66, 532.11 and 159.64 is: 239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.66 : 532.11 = 159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.66/532.11 = 159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.66x = 532.11 × 159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.66x = 84,946.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,946.04/354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.51

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