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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.60, 546.69 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.60, 546.69 and 117.75 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.60 : 546.69 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.60/546.69 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.60x = 546.69 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.60x = 64,372.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,372.75/364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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