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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.91, 542.81 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.91, 542.81 and 118.44 is: 177.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.91 : 542.81 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.91/542.81 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.91x = 542.81 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.91x = 64,290.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,290.71/361.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.64

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