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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.46, 546.78 and 158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.46, 546.78 and 158.97 is: 238.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.46 : 546.78 = 158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.46/546.78 = 158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.46x = 546.78 × 158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.46x = 86,921.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,921.62/364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.49

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