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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.92, 547.11 and 159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.92, 547.11 and 159.45 is: 239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 547.11 = 159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/547.11 = 159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 547.11 × 159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 87,236.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,236.69/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.06

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