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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.37, 546.42 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.37, 546.42 and 117.52 is: 176.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.37 : 546.42 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.37/546.42 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.37x = 546.42 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.37x = 64,215.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,215.28/364.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.24

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