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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.34, 543.57 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.34, 543.57 and 118.80 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.34 : 543.57 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.34/543.57 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.34x = 543.57 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.34x = 64,576.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,576.12/362.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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