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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.83, 541.16 and 117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.83, 541.16 and 117.39 is: 176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.83 : 541.16 = 117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.83/541.16 = 117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.83x = 541.16 × 117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.83x = 63,526.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,526.19/360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.06

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