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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.06, 541.64 and 117.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.06, 541.64 and 117.61 is: 176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.06 : 541.64 = 117.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.06/541.64 = 117.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.06x = 541.64 × 117.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.06x = 63,701.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,701.69/361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.43

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