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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.99, 543.03 and 118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.99, 543.03 and 118.54 is: 177.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.99 : 543.03 = 118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.99/543.03 = 118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.99x = 543.03 × 118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.99x = 64,369.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,369.82/361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.82

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