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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.82, 541.05 and 117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.82, 541.05 and 117.19 is: 175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.82 : 541.05 = 117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.82/541.05 = 117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.82x = 541.05 × 117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.82x = 63,405.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,405.65/360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.73

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