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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.54, 362.24 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.54, 362.24 and 157.62 is: 217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.54 : 362.24 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.54/362.24 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.54x = 362.24 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.54x = 57,096.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,096.27/262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.48

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