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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.19, 541.78 and 104.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.19, 541.78 and 104.69 is: 157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.19 : 541.78 = 104.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.19/541.78 = 104.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.19x = 541.78 × 104.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.19x = 56,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,718.95/361.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.03

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