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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.91, 535.09 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.91, 535.09 and 159.16 is: 238.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.91 : 535.09 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.91/535.09 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.91x = 535.09 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.91x = 85,164.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,164.92/356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.62

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