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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.62, 548.44 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.62, 548.44 and 105.62 is: 158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.62 : 548.44 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.62/548.44 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.62x = 548.44 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.62x = 57,926.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,926.23/365.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.43

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