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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.08, 542.99 and 118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.08, 542.99 and 118.54 is: 177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.08 : 542.99 = 118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.08/542.99 = 118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.08x = 542.99 × 118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.08x = 64,362.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,362.73/362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.76

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