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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 547.18 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 547.18 and 159.32 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 547.18 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/547.18 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 547.18 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 87,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,176.72/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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