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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.65, 547.11 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.65, 547.11 and 159.18 is: 238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.65 : 547.11 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.65/547.11 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.65x = 547.11 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.65x = 87,088.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,088.97/364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.83

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