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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.54, 543.95 and 157.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.54, 543.95 and 157.18 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.54 : 543.95 = 157.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.54/543.95 = 157.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.54x = 543.95 × 157.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.54x = 85,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,498.06/362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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