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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.63, 548.42 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.63, 548.42 and 105.63 is: 158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.63 : 548.42 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.63/548.42 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.63x = 548.42 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.63x = 57,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,929.60/365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.44

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