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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.85, 541.32 and 117.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.85, 541.32 and 117.29 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.85 : 541.32 = 117.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.85/541.32 = 117.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.85x = 541.32 × 117.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.85x = 63,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,491.42/360.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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