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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.64, 545.40 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.64, 545.40 and 116.81 is: 175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.64 : 545.40 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.64/545.40 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.64x = 545.40 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.64x = 63,708.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,708.17/363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.20

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