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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.25, 525.45 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.25, 525.45 and 157.88 is: 236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.25 : 525.45 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.25/525.45 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.25x = 525.45 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.25x = 82,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,955.42/350.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.85

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