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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.52, 542.24 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.52, 542.24 and 105.04 is: 157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.52 : 542.24 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.52/542.24 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.52x = 542.24 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.52x = 56,956.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,956.89/361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.55

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