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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.66, 542.43 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.66, 542.43 and 118.12 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.66 : 542.43 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.66/542.43 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.66x = 542.43 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.66x = 64,071.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,071.83/361.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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