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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.23, 544.63 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.23, 544.63 and 116.38 is: 174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.23 : 544.63 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.23/544.63 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.23x = 544.63 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.23x = 63,383.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,383.75/363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.50

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