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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.11, 543.05 and 156.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.11, 543.05 and 156.55 is: 234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.11 : 543.05 = 156.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.11/543.05 = 156.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.11x = 543.05 × 156.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.11x = 85,013.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,013.69/362.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.77

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