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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.90, 546.02 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.90, 546.02 and 158.40 is: 237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.90 : 546.02 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.90/546.02 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.90x = 546.02 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.90x = 86,489.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,489.57/363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.67

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