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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.71, 545.46 and 103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.71, 545.46 and 103.70 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.71 : 545.46 = 103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.71/545.46 = 103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.71x = 545.46 × 103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.71x = 56,561.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,561.47/363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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