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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.53, 548.28 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.53, 548.28 and 159.99 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.53 : 548.28 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.53/548.28 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.53x = 548.28 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.53x = 87,719.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,719.32/365.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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