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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 544.96 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 544.96 and 158.16 is: 236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 544.96 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/544.96 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 544.96 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 86,190.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,190.87/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.97

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