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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.48, 546.56 and 158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.48, 546.56 and 158.92 is: 238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.48 : 546.56 = 158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.48/546.56 = 158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.48x = 546.56 × 158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.48x = 86,859.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,859.32/364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.31

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