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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.52, 542.32 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.52, 542.32 and 118.16 is: 177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.52 : 542.32 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.52/542.32 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.52x = 542.32 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.52x = 64,080.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,080.53/361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.25

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