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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.12, 547.77 and 159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.12, 547.77 and 159.73 is: 239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.12 : 547.77 = 159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.12/547.77 = 159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.12x = 547.77 × 159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.12x = 87,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,495.30/365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.63

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