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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.18, 544.81 and 157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.18, 544.81 and 157.93 is: 236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.18 : 544.81 = 157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.18/544.81 = 157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.18x = 544.81 × 157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.18x = 86,043.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,043.45/363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.91

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