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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.54, 546.90 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.54, 546.90 and 104.55 is: 156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.54 : 546.90 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.54/546.90 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.54x = 546.90 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.54x = 57,175.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,175.14/364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.84

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