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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.10, 546.16 and 158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.10, 546.16 and 158.62 is: 237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.10 : 546.16 = 158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.10/546.16 = 158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.10x = 546.16 × 158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.10x = 86,631.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,631.90/364.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.93

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