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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.15, 544.65 and 106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.15, 544.65 and 106.65 is: 159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.15 : 544.65 = 106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.15/544.65 = 106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.15x = 544.65 × 106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.15x = 58,086.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,086.92/363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.95

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