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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.45, 542.21 and 118.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.45, 542.21 and 118.00 is: 177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.45 : 542.21 = 118.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.45/542.21 = 118.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.45x = 542.21 × 118.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.45x = 63,980.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,980.87/361.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.01

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