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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.81, 529.28 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.81, 529.28 and 157.74 is: 236.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.81 : 529.28 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.81/529.28 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.81x = 529.28 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.81x = 83,488.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,488.63/352.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.64

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