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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.14, 546.33 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.14, 546.33 and 158.64 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.14 : 546.33 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.14/546.33 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.14x = 546.33 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.14x = 86,669.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,669.79/364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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