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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.73, 531.61 and 159.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.73, 531.61 and 159.79 is: 239.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.73 : 531.61 = 159.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.73/531.61 = 159.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.73x = 531.61 × 159.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.73x = 84,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,942.50/354.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.46

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