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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.02, 545.94 and 158.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.02, 545.94 and 158.53 is: 237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.02 : 545.94 = 158.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.02/545.94 = 158.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.02x = 545.94 × 158.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.02x = 86,547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,547.87/364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.76

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