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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.92, 547.37 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.92, 547.37 and 108.42 is: 162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 547.37 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/547.37 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 547.37 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 59,343.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,343.25/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.62

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