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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.45, 546.78 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.45, 546.78 and 104.46 is: 156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.45 : 546.78 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.45/546.78 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.45x = 546.78 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.45x = 57,116.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,116.64/364.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.72

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