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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.96, 543.03 and 118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.96, 543.03 and 118.49 is: 177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.96 : 543.03 = 118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.96/543.03 = 118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.96x = 543.03 × 118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.96x = 64,340.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,340.32/361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.76

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