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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.32, 544.97 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.32, 544.97 and 106.82 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.32 : 544.97 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.32/544.97 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.32x = 544.97 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.32x = 58,210.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,210.97/363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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