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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.90, 544.50 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.90, 544.50 and 116.12 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.90 : 544.50 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.90/544.50 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.90x = 544.50 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.90x = 63,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,227.34/362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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