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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.27, 543.42 and 118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.27, 543.42 and 118.71 is: 178.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.27 : 543.42 = 118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.27/543.42 = 118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.27x = 543.42 × 118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.27x = 64,509.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,509.39/362.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.07

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