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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.72, 542.37 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.72, 542.37 and 114.84 is: 172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.72 : 542.37 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.72/542.37 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.72x = 542.37 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.72x = 62,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,287.40/361.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.20

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