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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.29, 541.78 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.29, 541.78 and 114.41 is: 171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.29 : 541.78 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.29/541.78 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.29x = 541.78 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.29x = 61,985.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,985.05/361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.57

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