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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.60, 528.60 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.60, 528.60 and 157.68 is: 236.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.60 : 528.60 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.60/528.60 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.60x = 528.60 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.60x = 83,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,350.24/352.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.39

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