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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.32, 542.05 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.32, 542.05 and 117.87 is: 176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.32 : 542.05 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.32/542.05 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.32x = 542.05 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.32x = 63,891.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,891.43/361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.83

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