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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 621 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 621 and 157.56 is: 236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 621 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/621 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 621 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 97,844.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,844.76/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.34

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