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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.99, 547.45 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.99, 547.45 and 118.28 is: 177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.99 : 547.45 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.99/547.45 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.99x = 547.45 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.99x = 64,749.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,749.35/364.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.40

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