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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.70, 551.28 and 159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.70, 551.28 and 159.25 is: 238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.70 : 551.28 = 159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.70/551.28 = 159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.70x = 551.28 × 159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.70x = 87,789.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,789.96/367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.75

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