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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.67, 544.10 and 106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.67, 544.10 and 106.17 is: 159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.67 : 544.10 = 106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.67/544.10 = 106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.67x = 544.10 × 106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.67x = 57,767.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,767.88/362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.28

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