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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.82, 532.28 and 159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.82, 532.28 and 159.74 is: 239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.82 : 532.28 = 159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.82/532.28 = 159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.82x = 532.28 × 159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.82x = 85,026.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,026.41/354.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.63

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