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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.61, 546.53 and 159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.61, 546.53 and 159.07 is: 238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.61 : 546.53 = 159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.61/546.53 = 159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.61x = 546.53 × 159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.61x = 86,936.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,936.53/364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.44

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