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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.17, 544.77 and 146.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.17, 544.77 and 146.75 is: 220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.17 : 544.77 = 146.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.17/544.77 = 146.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.17x = 544.77 × 146.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.17x = 79,945.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,945.00/363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.13

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