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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.18, 546.09 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.18, 546.09 and 158.66 is: 237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.18 : 546.09 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.18/546.09 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.18x = 546.09 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.18x = 86,639.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,639.31/364.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.90

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