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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.92, 544.22 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.92, 544.22 and 116.08 is: 174.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.92 : 544.22 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.92/544.22 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.92x = 544.22 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.92x = 63,173.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,173.06/362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.07

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