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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.24, 541.92 and 117.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.24, 541.92 and 117.79 is: 176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.24 : 541.92 = 117.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.24/541.92 = 117.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.24x = 541.92 × 117.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.24x = 63,832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,832.76/361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.70

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