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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.08, 541.26 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.08, 541.26 and 117.54 is: 176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.08 : 541.26 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.08/541.26 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.08x = 541.26 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.08x = 63,619.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,619.70/361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.19

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