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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.98, 547 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.98, 547 and 159.51 is: 239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.98 : 547 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.98/547 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.98x = 547 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.98x = 87,251.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,251.97/364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.06

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