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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.99, 551.65 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.99, 551.65 and 159.63 is: 239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.99 : 551.65 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.99/551.65 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.99x = 551.65 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.99x = 88,057.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,057.72/367.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.29

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