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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.70, 542.49 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.70, 542.49 and 118.22 is: 177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.70 : 542.49 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.70/542.49 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.70x = 542.49 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.70x = 64,130.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,130.46/361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.31

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