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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.09, 543.08 and 118.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.09, 543.08 and 118.79 is: 178.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.09 : 543.08 = 118.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.09/543.08 = 118.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.09x = 543.08 × 118.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.09x = 64,511.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,511.88/362.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.17

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