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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.38, 546.64 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.38, 546.64 and 117.59 is: 176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.38 : 546.64 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.38/546.64 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.38x = 546.64 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.38x = 64,280.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,280.47/364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.41

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