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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.19, 545.68 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.19, 545.68 and 158.45 is: 237.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.19 : 545.68 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.19/545.68 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.19x = 545.68 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.19x = 86,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,462.20/364.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.41

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