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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.10, 545.72 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.10, 545.72 and 158.48 is: 237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.10 : 545.72 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.10/545.72 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.10x = 545.72 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.10x = 86,485.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,485.71/364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.53

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