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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.03, 546.18 and 158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.03, 546.18 and 158.65 is: 238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.03 : 546.18 = 158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.03/546.18 = 158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.03x = 546.18 × 158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.03x = 86,651.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,651.46/364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.03

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