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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.11, 543.27 and 118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.11, 543.27 and 118.63 is: 177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.11 : 543.27 = 118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.11/543.27 = 118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.11x = 543.27 × 118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.11x = 64,448.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,448.12/362.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.98

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