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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.12, 543.04 and 156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.12, 543.04 and 156.68 is: 234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.12 : 543.04 = 156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.12/543.04 = 156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.12x = 543.04 × 156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.12x = 85,083.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,083.51/362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.96

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