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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.76, 548.69 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.76, 548.69 and 157.55 is: 236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.76 : 548.69 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.76/548.69 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.76x = 548.69 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.76x = 86,442.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,442.58/365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.34

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