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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.79, 542.56 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.79, 542.56 and 118.25 is: 177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.79 : 542.56 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.79/542.56 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.79x = 542.56 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.79x = 64,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,157.13/361.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.33

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