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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.60, 542.39 and 118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.60, 542.39 and 118.10 is: 177.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.60 : 542.39 = 118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.60/542.39 = 118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.60x = 542.39 × 118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.60x = 64,052.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,052.96/361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.14

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