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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.56, 528.94 and 157.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.56, 528.94 and 157.72 is: 236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.56 : 528.94 = 157.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.56/528.94 = 157.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.56x = 528.94 × 157.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.56x = 83,424.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,424.66/352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.63

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