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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.21, 541.85 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.21, 541.85 and 117.68 is: 176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.21 : 541.85 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.21/541.85 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.21x = 541.85 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.21x = 63,764.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,764.91/361.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.53

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