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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.57, 542.44 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.57, 542.44 and 156.16 is: 234.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.57 : 542.44 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.57/542.44 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.57x = 542.44 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.57x = 84,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,704.72/361.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.27

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