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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.60, 542.46 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.60, 542.46 and 118.18 is: 177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.60 : 542.46 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.60/542.46 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.60x = 542.46 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.60x = 64,107.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,107.92/361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.29

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