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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362, 542.73 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362, 542.73 and 156.44 is: 234.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362 : 542.73 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362/542.73 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362x = 542.73 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362x = 84,904.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,904.68/362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.54

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