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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.15, 543.26 and 118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.15, 543.26 and 118.69 is: 178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.15 : 543.26 = 118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.15/543.26 = 118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.15x = 543.26 × 118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.15x = 64,479.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,479.33/362.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.05

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