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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.13, 540.22 and 113.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.13, 540.22 and 113.35 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.13 : 540.22 = 113.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.13/540.22 = 113.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.13x = 540.22 × 113.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.13x = 61,233.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,233.94/360.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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