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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.09, 544.67 and 116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.09, 544.67 and 116.23 is: 174.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.09 : 544.67 = 116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.09/544.67 = 116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.09x = 544.67 × 116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.09x = 63,306.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,306.99/363.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.36

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