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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.34, 542.11 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.34, 542.11 and 117.93 is: 176.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.34 : 542.11 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.34/542.11 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.34x = 542.11 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.34x = 63,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,930.74/361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.93

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