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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.73, 529.37 and 157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.73, 529.37 and 157.66 is: 236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.73 : 529.37 = 157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.73/529.37 = 157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.73x = 529.37 × 157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.73x = 83,460.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,460.47/352.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.61

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