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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.34, 546.49 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.34, 546.49 and 104.34 is: 156.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.34 : 546.49 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.34/546.49 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.34x = 546.49 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.34x = 57,022.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,022.95/364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.51

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