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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.12, 543.05 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.12, 543.05 and 118.59 is: 177.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.12 : 543.05 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.12/543.05 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.12x = 543.05 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.12x = 64,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,398.78/362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.84

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