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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.65, 542.54 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.65, 542.54 and 118.24 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.65 : 542.54 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.65/542.54 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.65x = 542.54 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.65x = 64,151.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,151.14/361.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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