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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.57, 546.72 and 159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.57, 546.72 and 159.08 is: 238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.57 : 546.72 = 159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.57/546.72 = 159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.57x = 546.72 × 159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.57x = 86,969.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,969.48/364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.56

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