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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.65, 545.46 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.65, 545.46 and 158.09 is: 237.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.65 : 545.46 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.65/545.46 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.65x = 545.46 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.65x = 86,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,229.04/363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.12

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