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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.17, 532.23 and 157.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.17, 532.23 and 157.27 is: 235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.17 : 532.23 = 157.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.17/532.23 = 157.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.17x = 532.23 × 157.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.17x = 83,701.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,701.15/355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.67

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