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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.79, 547.99 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.79, 547.99 and 159.99 is: 239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.79 : 547.99 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.79/547.99 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.79x = 547.99 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.79x = 87,672.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,672.92/365.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.68

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