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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.19, 543.38 and 105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.19, 543.38 and 105.69 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.19 : 543.38 = 105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.19/543.38 = 105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.19x = 543.38 × 105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.19x = 57,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,429.30/362.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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