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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.52, 546.80 and 158.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.52, 546.80 and 158.99 is: 238.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.52 : 546.80 = 158.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.52/546.80 = 158.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.52x = 546.80 × 158.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.52x = 86,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,932.20/364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.48

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