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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.15, 547.86 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.15, 547.86 and 159.68 is: 239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.15 : 547.86 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.15/547.86 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.15x = 547.86 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.15x = 87,482.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,482.28/365.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.58

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