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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.94, 542.94 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.94, 542.94 and 156.50 is: 234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.94 : 542.94 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.94/542.94 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.94x = 542.94 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.94x = 84,970.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,970.11/361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.76

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