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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.83, 541.22 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.83, 541.22 and 117.52 is: 176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.83 : 541.22 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.83/541.22 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.83x = 541.22 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.83x = 63,602.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,602.23/360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.27

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