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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.06, 539.97 and 116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.06, 539.97 and 116.54 is: 174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.06 : 539.97 = 116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.06/539.97 = 116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.06x = 539.97 × 116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.06x = 62,925.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,925.40/360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.76

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