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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.21, 546.20 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.21, 546.20 and 104.20 is: 156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.21 : 546.20 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.21/546.20 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.21x = 546.20 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.21x = 56,914.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,914.04/364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.27

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