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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.76, 542.50 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.76, 542.50 and 118.22 is: 177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.76 : 542.50 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.76/542.50 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.76x = 542.50 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.76x = 64,134.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,134.35/361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.28

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