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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.62, 541.04 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.62, 541.04 and 117.17 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.62 : 541.04 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.62/541.04 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.62x = 541.04 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.62x = 63,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,390.37/360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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