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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.53, 544.02 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.53, 544.02 and 157.24 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.53 : 544.02 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.53/544.02 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.53x = 544.02 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.53x = 85,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,541.70/362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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