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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.14, 544.82 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.14, 544.82 and 157.77 is: 236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.14 : 544.82 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.14/544.82 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.14x = 544.82 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.14x = 85,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,955.46/363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.70

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