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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 544.60 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 544.60 and 106.50 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 544.60 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/544.60 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 544.60 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 57,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,999.90/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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