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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.13, 542.80 and 118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.13, 542.80 and 118.45 is: 177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.13 : 542.80 = 118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.13/542.80 = 118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.13x = 542.80 × 118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.13x = 64,294.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,294.66/362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.55

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