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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352, 527.70 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352, 527.70 and 157.06 is: 235.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352 : 527.70 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352/527.70 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352x = 527.70 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352x = 82,880.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,880.56/352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.46

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