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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.50, 542.32 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.50, 542.32 and 114.77 is: 172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 542.32 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/542.32 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 542.32 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 62,240.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,240.08/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.17

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