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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.03, 541.68 and 155.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.03, 541.68 and 155.65 is: 233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.03 : 541.68 = 155.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.03/541.68 = 155.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.03x = 541.68 × 155.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.03x = 84,312.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,312.49/361.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.53

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