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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.05, 542.68 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.05, 542.68 and 118.40 is: 177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.05 : 542.68 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.05/542.68 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.05x = 542.68 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.05x = 64,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,250.30/362.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.46

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