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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.64, 545.37 and 103.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.64, 545.37 and 103.63 is: 155.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.64 : 545.37 = 103.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.64/545.37 = 103.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.64x = 545.37 × 103.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.64x = 56,518.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,518.79/363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.43

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