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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.26, 540.43 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.26, 540.43 and 113.46 is: 170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.26 : 540.43 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.26/540.43 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.26x = 540.43 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.26x = 61,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,317.19/360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.20

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