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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.16, 543.26 and 115.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.16, 543.26 and 115.37 is: 173.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.16 : 543.26 = 115.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.16/543.26 = 115.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.16x = 543.26 × 115.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.16x = 62,672.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,672.61/362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.05

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