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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.16, 543.12 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.16, 543.12 and 118.64 is: 177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.16 : 543.12 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.16/543.12 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.16x = 543.12 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.16x = 64,435.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,435.76/362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.92

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