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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.85, 545.66 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.85, 545.66 and 158.36 is: 237.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.85 : 545.66 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.85/545.66 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.85x = 545.66 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.85x = 86,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,408.37/363.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.48

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