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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.75, 549.79 and 158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.75, 549.79 and 158.38 is: 237.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 549.79 = 158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/549.79 = 158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 549.79 × 158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 87,077.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,077.73/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.43

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