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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 546.69 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 546.69 and 159.18 is: 238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 546.69 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/546.69 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 546.69 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 87,022.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,022.11/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.74

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