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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.71, 545.57 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.71, 545.57 and 107.21 is: 160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.71 : 545.57 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.71/545.57 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.71x = 545.57 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.71x = 58,490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,490.02/363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.82

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