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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.12, 543.23 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.12, 543.23 and 118.58 is: 177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.12 : 543.23 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.12/543.23 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.12x = 543.23 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.12x = 64,416.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,416.21/362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.89

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