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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.82, 545.94 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.82, 545.94 and 158.34 is: 237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.82 : 545.94 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.82/545.94 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.82x = 545.94 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.82x = 86,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,444.14/363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.60

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