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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.55, 545.37 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.55, 545.37 and 158.11 is: 237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.55 : 545.37 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.55/545.37 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.55x = 545.37 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.55x = 86,228.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,228.45/363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.18

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