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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.95, 547.40 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.95, 547.40 and 118.15 is: 177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.95 : 547.40 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.95/547.40 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.95x = 547.40 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.95x = 64,675.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,675.31/364.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.22

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