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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.63, 543.84 and 157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.63, 543.84 and 157.26 is: 235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.63 : 543.84 = 157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.63/543.84 = 157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.63x = 543.84 × 157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.63x = 85,524.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,524.28/362.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.85

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