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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.13, 544.73 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.13, 544.73 and 157.73 is: 236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.13 : 544.73 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.13/544.73 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.13x = 544.73 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.13x = 85,920.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,920.26/363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.61

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