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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.13, 546.35 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.13, 546.35 and 147.66 is: 221.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.13 : 546.35 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.13/546.35 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.13x = 546.35 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.13x = 80,671.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,671.25/364.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.55

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