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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.17, 541.76 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.17, 541.76 and 104.67 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.17 : 541.76 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.17/541.76 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.17x = 541.76 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.17x = 56,705.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,705.50/361.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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