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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.52, 543.69 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.52, 543.69 and 157.14 is: 235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.52 : 543.69 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.52/543.69 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.52x = 543.69 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.52x = 85,435.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,435.45/362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.67

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