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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.11, 547.66 and 159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.11, 547.66 and 159.62 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.11 : 547.66 = 159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.11/547.66 = 159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.11x = 547.66 × 159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.11x = 87,418.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,418.03/365.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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