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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.05, 543.06 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.05, 543.06 and 115.25 is: 172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.05 : 543.06 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.05/543.06 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.05x = 543.06 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.05x = 62,584.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,584.95/362.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.86

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