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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.21, 544.82 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.21, 544.82 and 106.71 is: 160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.21 : 544.82 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.21/544.82 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.21x = 544.82 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.21x = 58,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,137.21/363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.07

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