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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.31, 542.04 and 117.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.31, 542.04 and 117.83 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.31 : 542.04 = 117.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.31/542.04 = 117.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.31x = 542.04 × 117.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.31x = 63,868.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,868.57/361.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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