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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.16, 546.33 and 158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.16, 546.33 and 158.74 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.16 : 546.33 = 158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.16/546.33 = 158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.16x = 546.33 × 158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.16x = 86,724.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,724.42/364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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