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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.99, 541.56 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.99, 541.56 and 117.54 is: 176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.99 : 541.56 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.99/541.56 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.99x = 541.56 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.99x = 63,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,654.96/360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.33

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