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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.02, 540.08 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.02, 540.08 and 116.49 is: 174.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.02 : 540.08 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.02/540.08 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.02x = 540.08 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.02x = 62,913.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,913.34/360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.75

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