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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.61, 542.49 and 101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.61, 542.49 and 101.69 is: 152.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.61 : 542.49 = 101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.61/542.49 = 101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.61x = 542.49 × 101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.61x = 55,165.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,165.81/361.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.56

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