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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.07, 541.60 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.07, 541.60 and 117.60 is: 176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.07 : 541.60 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.07/541.60 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.07x = 541.60 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.07x = 63,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,692.16/361.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.40

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