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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.18, 540.36 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.18, 540.36 and 113.38 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.18 : 540.36 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.18/540.36 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.18x = 540.36 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.18x = 61,264.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,264.67/360.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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