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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.05, 546.17 and 158.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.05, 546.17 and 158.51 is: 237.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.05 : 546.17 = 158.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.05/546.17 = 158.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.05x = 546.17 × 158.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.05x = 86,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,573.98/364.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.81

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