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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.98, 545.83 and 158.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.98, 545.83 and 158.51 is: 237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.98 : 545.83 = 158.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.98/545.83 = 158.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.98x = 545.83 × 158.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.98x = 86,519.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,519.51/363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.70

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