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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.67, 546.80 and 159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.67, 546.80 and 159.14 is: 238.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.67 : 546.80 = 159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.67/546.80 = 159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.67x = 546.80 × 159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.67x = 87,014.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,014.22/364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.61

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