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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.64, 543.90 and 115.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.64, 543.90 and 115.81 is: 173.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.64 : 543.90 = 115.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.64/543.90 = 115.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.64x = 543.90 × 115.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.64x = 62,987.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,987.26/362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.69

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