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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.27, 543.49 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.27, 543.49 and 105.75 is: 158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.27 : 543.49 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.27/543.49 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.27x = 543.49 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.27x = 57,474.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,474.07/362.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.65

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