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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.62, 542 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.62, 542 and 156.14 is: 234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.62 : 542 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.62/542 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.62x = 542 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.62x = 84,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,627.88/361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.02

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