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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.98, 546.03 and 117.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.98, 546.03 and 117.21 is: 175.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.98 : 546.03 = 117.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.98/546.03 = 117.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.98x = 546.03 × 117.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.98x = 64,000.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,000.18/363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.84

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