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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.79, 546.87 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.79, 546.87 and 159.20 is: 238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.79 : 546.87 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.79/546.87 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.79x = 546.87 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.79x = 87,058.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,058.97/364.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.66

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