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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 545.61 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 545.61 and 103.74 is: 155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 545.61 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/545.61 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 545.61 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 56,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,601.58/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.59

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