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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.07, 545.70 and 158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.07, 545.70 and 158.33 is: 237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.07 : 545.70 = 158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.07/545.70 = 158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.07x = 545.70 × 158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.07x = 86,400.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,400.68/364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.32

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