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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.76, 546.60 and 159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.76, 546.60 and 159.14 is: 238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.76 : 546.60 = 159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.76/546.60 = 159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.76x = 546.60 × 159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.76x = 86,985.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,985.92/364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.47

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