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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 541.98 and 117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 541.98 and 117.88 is: 176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 541.98 = 117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/541.98 = 117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 541.98 × 117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 63,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,888.60/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.73

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