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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.06, 543.30 and 156.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.06, 543.30 and 156.73 is: 235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.06 : 543.30 = 156.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.06/543.30 = 156.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.06x = 543.30 × 156.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.06x = 85,151.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,151.41/362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.19

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