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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.45, 525.67 and 157.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.45, 525.67 and 157.85 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.45 : 525.67 = 157.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.45/525.67 = 157.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.45x = 525.67 × 157.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.45x = 82,977.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,977.01/350.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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