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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.64, 546.80 and 104.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.64, 546.80 and 104.59 is: 156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.64 : 546.80 = 104.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.64/546.80 = 104.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.64x = 546.80 × 104.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.64x = 57,187.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,187.71/364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.83

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