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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 546.22 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 546.22 and 158.73 is: 238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 546.22 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/546.22 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 546.22 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 86,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,701.50/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.02

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