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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.35, 540.65 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.35, 540.65 and 116.90 is: 175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.35 : 540.65 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.35/540.65 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.35x = 540.65 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.35x = 63,201.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,201.99/360.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.39

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