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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.08, 553.39 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.08, 553.39 and 157.76 is: 236.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.08 : 553.39 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.08/553.39 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.08x = 553.39 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.08x = 87,304.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,304.19/369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.54

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