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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.77, 533.75 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.77, 533.75 and 158.13 is: 237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.77 : 533.75 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.77/533.75 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.77x = 533.75 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.77x = 84,401.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,401.89/355.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.24

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