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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362, 543.04 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362, 543.04 and 118.48 is: 177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362 : 543.04 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362/543.04 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362x = 543.04 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362x = 64,339.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,339.38/362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.73

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