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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.14, 540.23 and 116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.14, 540.23 and 116.67 is: 175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.14 : 540.23 = 116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.14/540.23 = 116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.14x = 540.23 × 116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.14x = 63,028.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,028.05/360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.01

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