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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.78, 548.65 and 157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.78, 548.65 and 157.57 is: 236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.78 : 548.65 = 157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.78/548.65 = 157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.78x = 548.65 × 157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.78x = 86,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,450.78/365.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.35

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