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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.31, 546.54 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.31, 546.54 and 158.82 is: 238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.31 : 546.54 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.31/546.54 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.31x = 546.54 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.31x = 86,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,801.48/364.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.27

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