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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.49, 542.28 and 114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.49, 542.28 and 114.71 is: 172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.49 : 542.28 = 114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.49/542.28 = 114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.49x = 542.28 × 114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.49x = 62,203.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,203.30/361.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.07

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