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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.61, 542.03 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.61, 542.03 and 118.07 is: 176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.61 : 542.03 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.61/542.03 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.61x = 542.03 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.61x = 63,997.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,997.78/361.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.98

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