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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.84, 541.32 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.84, 541.32 and 117.36 is: 176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.84 : 541.32 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.84/541.32 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.84x = 541.32 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.84x = 63,529.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,529.32/360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.06

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