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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.97, 542.92 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.97, 542.92 and 118.48 is: 177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.97 : 542.92 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.97/542.92 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.97x = 542.92 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.97x = 64,325.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,325.16/361.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.71

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