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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.27, 545.05 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.27, 545.05 and 157.73 is: 236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.27 : 545.05 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.27/545.05 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.27x = 545.05 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.27x = 85,970.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,970.74/363.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.66

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