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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.34, 543.06 and 156.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.34, 543.06 and 156.67 is: 234.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.34 : 543.06 = 156.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.34/543.06 = 156.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.34x = 543.06 × 156.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.34x = 85,080.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,080.43/362.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.81

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