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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.91, 547.16 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.91, 547.16 and 156.53 is: 234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.91 : 547.16 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.91/547.16 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.91x = 547.16 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.91x = 85,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,647.54/364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.71

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