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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.06, 547.20 and 159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.06, 547.20 and 159.45 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.06 : 547.20 = 159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.06/547.20 = 159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.06x = 547.20 × 159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.06x = 87,251.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,251.04/365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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