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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.94, 541.49 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.94, 541.49 and 117.45 is: 176.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.94 : 541.49 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.94/541.49 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.94x = 541.49 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.94x = 63,598.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,598.00/360.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.20

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