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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.66, 547.13 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.66, 547.13 and 159.35 is: 239.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.66 : 547.13 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.66/547.13 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.66x = 547.13 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.66x = 87,182.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,182.83/364.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.08

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