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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.88, 545.82 and 107.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.88, 545.82 and 107.38 is: 161.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.88 : 545.82 = 107.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.88/545.82 = 107.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.88x = 545.82 × 107.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.88x = 58,610.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,610.15/363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.07

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