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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.16, 542.77 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.16, 542.77 and 156.51 is: 234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.16 : 542.77 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.16/542.77 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.16x = 542.77 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.16x = 84,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,948.54/362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.56

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