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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.10, 542.97 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.10, 542.97 and 156.57 is: 234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.10 : 542.97 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.10/542.97 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.10x = 542.97 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.10x = 85,012.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,012.81/362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.78

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