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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.06, 543.17 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.06, 543.17 and 115.25 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.06 : 543.17 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.06/543.17 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.06x = 543.17 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.06x = 62,601.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,601.99/362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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