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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.29, 545.29 and 157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.29, 545.29 and 157.93 is: 237.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.29 : 545.29 = 157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.29/545.29 = 157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.29x = 545.29 × 157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.29x = 86,115.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,115.89/363.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.04

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