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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.03, 544.68 and 157.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.03, 544.68 and 157.65 is: 236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.03 : 544.68 = 157.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.03/544.68 = 157.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.03x = 544.68 × 157.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.03x = 85,868.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,868.80/363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.53

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