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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 542.67 and 156.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 542.67 and 156.42 is: 234.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 542.67 = 156.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/542.67 = 156.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 542.67 × 156.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 84,884.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,884.44/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.54

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