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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.22, 541.83 and 104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.22, 541.83 and 104.78 is: 157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.22 : 541.83 = 104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.22/541.83 = 104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.22x = 541.83 × 104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.22x = 56,772.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,772.95/361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.17

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