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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.40, 541.92 and 117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.40, 541.92 and 117.82 is: 176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.40 : 541.92 = 117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.40/541.92 = 117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.40x = 541.92 × 117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.40x = 63,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,850.13/361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.68

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