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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.76, 529.08 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.76, 529.08 and 157.68 is: 236.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.76 : 529.08 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.76/529.08 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.76x = 529.08 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.76x = 83,425.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,425.33/352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.49

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