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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.34, 542.02 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.34, 542.02 and 104.84 is: 157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.34 : 542.02 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.34/542.02 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.34x = 542.02 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.34x = 56,824.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,824.85/361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.26

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