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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 544.56 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 544.56 and 106.56 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 544.56 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/544.56 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 544.56 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 58,028.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,028.31/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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