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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.60, 529.01 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.60, 529.01 and 157.77 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.60 : 529.01 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.60/529.01 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.60x = 529.01 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.60x = 83,460.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,460.32/352.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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