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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.76, 547.16 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.76, 547.16 and 108.24 is: 162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.76 : 547.16 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.76/547.16 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.76x = 547.16 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.76x = 59,224.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,224.60/364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.37

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