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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.57, 545.14 and 157.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.57, 545.14 and 157.97 is: 236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.57 : 545.14 = 157.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.57/545.14 = 157.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.57x = 545.14 × 157.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.57x = 86,112.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,112.25/363.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.85

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