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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.99, 546.03 and 158.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.99, 546.03 and 158.51 is: 237.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.99 : 546.03 = 158.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.99/546.03 = 158.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.99x = 546.03 × 158.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.99x = 86,551.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,551.22/363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.78

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