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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.28, 543.42 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.28, 543.42 and 118.74 is: 178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.28 : 543.42 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.28/543.42 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.28x = 543.42 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.28x = 64,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,525.69/362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.11

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