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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.88, 541.41 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.88, 541.41 and 117.40 is: 176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.88 : 541.41 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.88/541.41 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.88x = 541.41 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.88x = 63,561.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,561.09/360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.13

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