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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.17, 548.01 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.17, 548.01 and 159.63 is: 239.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.17 : 548.01 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.17/548.01 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.17x = 548.01 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.17x = 87,478.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,478.84/365.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.56

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