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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.84, 542.82 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.84, 542.82 and 118.36 is: 177.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.84 : 542.82 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.84/542.82 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.84x = 542.82 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.84x = 64,248.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,248.18/361.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.56

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