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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 546.84 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 546.84 and 104.49 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 546.84 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/546.84 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 546.84 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 57,139.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,139.31/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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