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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.01, 542.84 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.01, 542.84 and 118.51 is: 177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.01 : 542.84 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.01/542.84 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.01x = 542.84 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.01x = 64,331.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,331.97/362.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.71

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