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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.69, 547.93 and 159.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.69, 547.93 and 159.95 is: 239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.69 : 547.93 = 159.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.69/547.93 = 159.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.69x = 547.93 × 159.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.69x = 87,641.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,641.40/365.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.66

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