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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.17, 541.87 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.17, 541.87 and 117.87 is: 176.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.17 : 541.87 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.17/541.87 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.17x = 541.87 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.17x = 63,870.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,870.22/361.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.84

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