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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.78, 541.24 and 117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.78, 541.24 and 117.38 is: 176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.78 : 541.24 = 117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.78/541.24 = 117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.78x = 541.24 × 117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.78x = 63,530.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,530.75/360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.09

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