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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.00, 544.53 and 157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.00, 544.53 and 157.51 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.00 : 544.53 = 157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.00/544.53 = 157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.00x = 544.53 × 157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.00x = 85,766.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,766.20/363.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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