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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.07, 547.38 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.07, 547.38 and 159.54 is: 239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.07 : 547.38 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.07/547.38 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.07x = 547.38 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.07x = 87,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,329.01/365.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.21

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