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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.21, 540.33 and 116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.21, 540.33 and 116.74 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.21 : 540.33 = 116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.21/540.33 = 116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.21x = 540.33 × 116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.21x = 63,078.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,078.12/360.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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