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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.03, 546 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.03, 546 and 117.26 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.03 : 546 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.03/546 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.03x = 546 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.03x = 64,023.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,023.96/364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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