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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.52, 543.84 and 157.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.52, 543.84 and 157.29 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.52 : 543.84 = 157.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.52/543.84 = 157.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.52x = 543.84 × 157.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.52x = 85,540.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,540.59/362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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