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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.47, 542.09 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.47, 542.09 and 114.68 is: 171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.47 : 542.09 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.47/542.09 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.47x = 542.09 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.47x = 62,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,166.88/361.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.98

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