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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 543.02 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 543.02 and 118.60 is: 177.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 543.02 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/543.02 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 543.02 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 64,402.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,402.17/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.79

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