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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.62, 542.51 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.62, 542.51 and 118.14 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.62 : 542.51 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.62/542.51 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.62x = 542.51 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.62x = 64,091.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,091.54/361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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