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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.39, 546.74 and 158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.39, 546.74 and 158.92 is: 238.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.39 : 546.74 = 158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.39/546.74 = 158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.39x = 546.74 × 158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.39x = 86,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,887.92/364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.45

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