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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361, 541.23 and 117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361, 541.23 and 117.38 is: 175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361 : 541.23 = 117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361/541.23 = 117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361x = 541.23 × 117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361x = 63,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,529.58/361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.98

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