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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.14, 539.96 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.14, 539.96 and 116.73 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.14 : 539.96 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.14/539.96 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.14x = 539.96 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.14x = 63,028.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,028.95/360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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