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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.06, 546.34 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.06, 546.34 and 158.82 is: 238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.06 : 546.34 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.06/546.34 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.06x = 546.34 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.06x = 86,769.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,769.72/364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.34

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