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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.09, 543.21 and 118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.09, 543.21 and 118.61 is: 177.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.09 : 543.21 = 118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.09/543.21 = 118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.09x = 543.21 × 118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.09x = 64,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,430.14/362.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.94

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