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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 546.40 and 104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 546.40 and 104.30 is: 156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 546.40 = 104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/546.40 = 104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 546.40 × 104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 56,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,987.43/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.45

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