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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.23, 546.29 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.23, 546.29 and 104.25 is: 156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.23 : 546.29 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.23/546.29 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.23x = 546.29 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.23x = 56,950.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,950.73/364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.36

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