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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.51, 542.09 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.51, 542.09 and 118 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.51 : 542.09 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.51/542.09 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.51x = 542.09 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.51x = 63,966.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,966.62/361.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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