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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 546.74 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 546.74 and 158.85 is: 238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 546.74 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/546.74 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 546.74 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 86,848.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,848.85/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.34

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