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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.97, 540.01 and 116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.97, 540.01 and 116.57 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.97 : 540.01 = 116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.97/540.01 = 116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.97x = 540.01 × 116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.97x = 62,948.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,948.38/359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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