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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 542.24 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 542.24 and 118.01 is: 177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 542.24 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/542.24 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 542.24 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 63,989.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,989.74/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.01

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