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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.28, 544.92 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.28, 544.92 and 106.72 is: 160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.28 : 544.92 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.28/544.92 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.28x = 544.92 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.28x = 58,153.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,153.86/363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.08

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