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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.64, 540.96 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.64, 540.96 and 104.16 is: 156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.64 : 540.96 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.64/540.96 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.64x = 540.96 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.64x = 56,346.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,346.39/360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.24

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