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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.98, 546.05 and 107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.98, 546.05 and 107.48 is: 161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.98 : 546.05 = 107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.98/546.05 = 107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.98x = 546.05 × 107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.98x = 58,686.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,686.19/363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.24

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