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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361, 541.59 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361, 541.59 and 104.50 is: 156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361 : 541.59 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361/541.59 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361x = 541.59 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361x = 56,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,596.16/361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.78

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