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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.74, 542.67 and 118.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.74, 542.67 and 118.21 is: 177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.74 : 542.67 = 118.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.74/542.67 = 118.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.74x = 542.67 × 118.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.74x = 64,148.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,148.73/361.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.33

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