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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.77, 547.38 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.77, 547.38 and 159.44 is: 239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.77 : 547.38 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.77/547.38 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.77x = 547.38 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.77x = 87,271.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,271.53/364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.25

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