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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.61, 545.44 and 103.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.61, 545.44 and 103.61 is: 155.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.61 : 545.44 = 103.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.61/545.44 = 103.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.61x = 545.44 × 103.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.61x = 56,513.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,513.04/363.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.42

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