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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.19, 543.36 and 118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.19, 543.36 and 118.71 is: 178.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.19 : 543.36 = 118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.19/543.36 = 118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.19x = 543.36 × 118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.19x = 64,502.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,502.27/362.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.09

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