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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.14, 546.06 and 158.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.14, 546.06 and 158.71 is: 238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.14 : 546.06 = 158.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.14/546.06 = 158.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.14x = 546.06 × 158.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.14x = 86,665.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,665.18/364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.00

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