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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.38, 545.11 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.38, 545.11 and 116.61 is: 174.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.38 : 545.11 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.38/545.11 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.38x = 545.11 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.38x = 63,562.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,562.55/363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.92

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