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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.77, 542.80 and 156.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.77, 542.80 and 156.23 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.77 : 542.80 = 156.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.77/542.80 = 156.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.77x = 542.80 × 156.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.77x = 84,801.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,801.16/361.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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