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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.70, 362.46 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.70, 362.46 and 157.82 is: 217.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.70 : 362.46 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.70/362.46 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.70x = 362.46 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.70x = 57,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,203.44/262.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.75

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