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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.31, 543.48 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.31, 543.48 and 118.80 is: 178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.31 : 543.48 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.31/543.48 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.31x = 543.48 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.31x = 64,564.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,564.98/362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.21

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