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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 542.26 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 542.26 and 114.72 is: 172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 542.26 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/542.26 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 542.26 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 62,208.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,208.07/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.05

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