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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.00, 544.65 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.00, 544.65 and 157.74 is: 236.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.00 : 544.65 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.00/544.65 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.00x = 544.65 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.00x = 85,912.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,912.43/363.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.67

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