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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.34, 541.96 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.34, 541.96 and 118.02 is: 177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.34 : 541.96 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.34/541.96 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.34x = 541.96 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.34x = 63,962.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,962.12/361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.01

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