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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.73, 532.37 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.73, 532.37 and 159.66 is: 239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.73 : 532.37 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.73/532.37 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.73x = 532.37 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.73x = 84,998.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,998.19/354.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.61

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