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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.81, 545.72 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.81, 545.72 and 107.31 is: 160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.81 : 545.72 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.81/545.72 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.81x = 545.72 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.81x = 58,561.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,561.21/363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.97

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