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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.01, 525.02 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.01, 525.02 and 157.77 is: 236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.01 : 525.02 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.01/525.02 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.01x = 525.02 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.01x = 82,832.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,832.41/350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.66

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