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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.47, 540.59 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.47, 540.59 and 113.68 is: 170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.47 : 540.59 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.47/540.59 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.47x = 540.59 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.47x = 61,451.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,451.57/360.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.48

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