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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.47, 543.72 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.47, 543.72 and 105.97 is: 158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.47 : 543.72 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.47/543.72 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.47x = 543.72 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.47x = 57,618.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,618.01/362.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.96

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