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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.83, 541.35 and 117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.83, 541.35 and 117.37 is: 176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.83 : 541.35 = 117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.83/541.35 = 117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.83x = 541.35 × 117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.83x = 63,538.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,538.25/360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.09

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