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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 544.44 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 544.44 and 157.60 is: 236.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 544.44 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/544.44 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 544.44 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 85,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,803.74/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.27

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