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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.99, 542.89 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.99, 542.89 and 115.17 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.99 : 542.89 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.99/542.89 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.99x = 542.89 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.99x = 62,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,524.64/361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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