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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.77, 545.82 and 158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.77, 545.82 and 158.47 is: 237.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.77 : 545.82 = 158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.77/545.82 = 158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.77x = 545.82 × 158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.77x = 86,496.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,496.10/363.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.78

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