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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.03, 542.99 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.03, 542.99 and 118.41 is: 177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.03 : 542.99 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.03/542.99 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.03x = 542.99 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.03x = 64,294.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,294.85/362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.60

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