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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.58, 546.88 and 117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.58, 546.88 and 117.80 is: 176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.58 : 546.88 = 117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.58/546.88 = 117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.58x = 546.88 × 117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.58x = 64,419.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,419.73/364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.70

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