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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.83, 545.69 and 117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.83, 545.69 and 117.01 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.83 : 545.69 = 117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.83/545.69 = 117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.83x = 545.69 × 117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.83x = 63,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,851.48/363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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