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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.18, 540.34 and 154.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.18, 540.34 and 154.73 is: 232.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.18 : 540.34 = 154.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.18/540.34 = 154.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.18x = 540.34 × 154.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.18x = 83,607.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,607.77/360.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.13

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