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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 544.75 and 103.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 544.75 and 103.17 is: 154.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 544.75 = 103.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/544.75 = 103.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 544.75 × 103.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 56,200.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,200.33/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.72

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