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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.36, 546.63 and 107.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.36, 546.63 and 107.86 is: 161.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.36 : 546.63 = 107.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.36/546.63 = 107.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.36x = 546.63 × 107.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.36x = 58,959.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,959.51/364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.82

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