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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.15, 543.41 and 118.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.15, 543.41 and 118.79 is: 178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.15 : 543.41 = 118.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.15/543.41 = 118.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.15x = 543.41 × 118.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.15x = 64,551.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,551.08/362.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.24

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