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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.35, 542.08 and 117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.35, 542.08 and 117.82 is: 176.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.35 : 542.08 = 117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.35/542.08 = 117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.35x = 542.08 × 117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.35x = 63,866.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,866.51/361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.74

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