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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.79, 542.68 and 118.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.79, 542.68 and 118.31 is: 177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.79 : 542.68 = 118.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.79/542.68 = 118.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.79x = 542.68 × 118.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.79x = 64,204.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,204.47/361.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.46

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