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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.50, 545.40 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.50, 545.40 and 158.24 is: 237.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.50 : 545.40 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.50/545.40 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.50x = 545.40 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.50x = 86,304.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,304.10/363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.43

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