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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.67, 541.10 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.67, 541.10 and 117.22 is: 175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.67 : 541.10 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.67/541.10 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.67x = 541.10 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.67x = 63,426.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,426.68/360.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.86

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