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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.27, 548.03 and 159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.27, 548.03 and 159.73 is: 239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.27 : 548.03 = 159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.27/548.03 = 159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.27x = 548.03 × 159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.27x = 87,535.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,535.86/365.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.65

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