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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 544.72 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 544.72 and 106.66 is: 159.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 544.72 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/544.72 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 544.72 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 58,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,099.84/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.98

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