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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.23, 546.13 and 117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.23, 546.13 and 117.38 is: 176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.23 : 546.13 = 117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.23/546.13 = 117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.23x = 546.13 × 117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.23x = 64,104.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,104.74/364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.00

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