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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.70, 541.12 and 117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.70, 541.12 and 117.16 is: 175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.70 : 541.12 = 117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.70/541.12 = 117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.70x = 541.12 × 117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.70x = 63,397.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,397.62/360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.76

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