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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.86, 541.26 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.86, 541.26 and 117.32 is: 175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.86 : 541.26 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.86/541.26 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.86x = 541.26 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.86x = 63,500.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,500.62/360.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.97

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