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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.97, 542.64 and 118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.97, 542.64 and 118.43 is: 177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.97 : 542.64 = 118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.97/542.64 = 118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.97x = 542.64 × 118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.97x = 64,262.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,262.14/361.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.54

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