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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.97, 542.96 and 156.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.97, 542.96 and 156.54 is: 234.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.97 : 542.96 = 156.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.97/542.96 = 156.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.97x = 542.96 × 156.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.97x = 84,994.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,994.96/361.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.81

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