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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.56, 546.40 and 159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.56, 546.40 and 159.08 is: 238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.56 : 546.40 = 159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.56/546.40 = 159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.56x = 546.40 × 159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.56x = 86,921.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,921.31/364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.43

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