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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.92, 544.56 and 157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.92, 544.56 and 157.54 is: 236.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.92 : 544.56 = 157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.92/544.56 = 157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.92x = 544.56 × 157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.92x = 85,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,789.98/362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.39

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