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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 542.74 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 542.74 and 156.44 is: 234.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 542.74 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/542.74 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 542.74 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 84,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,906.25/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.68

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