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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.93, 547.58 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.93, 547.58 and 159.47 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.93 : 547.58 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.93/547.58 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.93x = 547.58 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.93x = 87,321.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,321.23/364.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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