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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.67, 545.85 and 158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.67, 545.85 and 158.30 is: 237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.67 : 545.85 = 158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.67/545.85 = 158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.67x = 545.85 × 158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.67x = 86,407.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,407.37/363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.60

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