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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.98, 542.91 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.98, 542.91 and 118.51 is: 177.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.98 : 542.91 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.98/542.91 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.98x = 542.91 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.98x = 64,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,336.96/361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.74

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