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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.52, 546.86 and 108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.52, 546.86 and 108.04 is: 162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.52 : 546.86 = 108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.52/546.86 = 108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.52x = 546.86 × 108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.52x = 59,082.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,082.75/364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.08

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