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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.02, 544.53 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.02, 544.53 and 106.50 is: 159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.02 : 544.53 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.02/544.53 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.02x = 544.53 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.02x = 57,992.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,992.45/363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.75

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