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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.39, 534.06 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.39, 534.06 and 158.49 is: 237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.39 : 534.06 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.39/534.06 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.39x = 534.06 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.39x = 84,639.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,639.71/356.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.50

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