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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.16, 532.29 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.16, 532.29 and 159.96 is: 239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.16 : 532.29 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.16/532.29 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.16x = 532.29 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.16x = 85,143.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,143.71/355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.73

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