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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.96, 545.72 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.96, 545.72 and 158.48 is: 237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.96 : 545.72 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.96/545.72 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.96x = 545.72 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.96x = 86,485.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,485.71/363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.62

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