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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.29, 540.28 and 113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.29, 540.28 and 113.41 is: 170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.29 : 540.28 = 113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.29/540.28 = 113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.29x = 540.28 × 113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.29x = 61,271.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,271.53/360.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.06

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