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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.16, 547.50 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.16, 547.50 and 156.84 is: 235.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.16 : 547.50 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.16/547.50 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.16x = 547.50 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.16x = 85,869.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,869.90/365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.16

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