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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.34, 543.42 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.34, 543.42 and 105.78 is: 158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.34 : 543.42 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.34/543.42 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.34x = 543.42 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.34x = 57,482.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,482.97/362.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.64

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