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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.14, 543.27 and 156.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.14, 543.27 and 156.67 is: 235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.14 : 543.27 = 156.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.14/543.27 = 156.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.14x = 543.27 × 156.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.14x = 85,111.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,111.39/362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.03

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