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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.07, 545.97 and 158.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.07, 545.97 and 158.57 is: 237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.07 : 545.97 = 158.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.07/545.97 = 158.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.07x = 545.97 × 158.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.07x = 86,575.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,575.83/364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.80

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