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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.33, 543.26 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.33, 543.26 and 118.80 is: 178.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.33 : 543.26 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.33/543.26 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.33x = 543.26 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.33x = 64,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,539.59/362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.12

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