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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.30, 543.11 and 118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.30, 543.11 and 118.69 is: 177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.30 : 543.11 = 118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.30/543.11 = 118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.30x = 543.11 × 118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.30x = 64,461.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,461.30/362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.92

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