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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 542.96 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 542.96 and 118.46 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 542.96 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/542.96 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 542.96 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 64,319.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,319.04/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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