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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.74, 544.08 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.74, 544.08 and 157.20 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.74 : 544.08 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.74/544.08 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.74x = 544.08 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.74x = 85,529.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,529.38/362.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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