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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 545.67 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 545.67 and 107.22 is: 160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 545.67 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/545.67 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 545.67 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 58,506.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,506.74/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.86

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