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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.05, 541.51 and 117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.05, 541.51 and 117.55 is: 176.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.05 : 541.51 = 117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.05/541.51 = 117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.05x = 541.51 × 117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.05x = 63,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,654.50/361.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.30

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