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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.27, 547.90 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.27, 547.90 and 159.56 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.27 : 547.90 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.27/547.90 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.27x = 547.90 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.27x = 87,422.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,422.92/365.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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