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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.00, 541.44 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.00, 541.44 and 117.52 is: 176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.00 : 541.44 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.00/541.44 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.00x = 541.44 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.00x = 63,628.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,628.91/361.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.26

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