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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.90, 545.91 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.90, 545.91 and 158.52 is: 237.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.90 : 545.91 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.90/545.91 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.90x = 545.91 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.90x = 86,537.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,537.65/363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.81

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