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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 542.49 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 542.49 and 114.96 is: 172.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 542.49 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/542.49 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 542.49 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 62,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,362.32/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.37

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