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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.69, 544.04 and 106.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.69, 544.04 and 106.19 is: 159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.69 : 544.04 = 106.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.69/544.04 = 106.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.69x = 544.04 × 106.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.69x = 57,771.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,771.61/362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.29

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