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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.91, 532.15 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.91, 532.15 and 159.87 is: 239.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.91 : 532.15 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.91/532.15 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.91x = 532.15 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.91x = 85,074.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,074.82/354.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.71

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