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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.62, 546.75 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.62, 546.75 and 159.15 is: 238.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.62 : 546.75 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.62/546.75 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.62x = 546.75 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.62x = 87,015.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,015.26/364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.65

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