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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.34, 542 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.34, 542 and 118.06 is: 177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.34 : 542 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.34/542 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.34x = 542 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.34x = 63,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,988.52/361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.09

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