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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.75, 541.11 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.75, 541.11 and 117.27 is: 175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.75 : 541.11 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.75/541.11 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.75x = 541.11 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.75x = 63,455.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,455.97/360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.90

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