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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.35, 543.40 and 118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.35, 543.40 and 118.81 is: 178.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.35 : 543.40 = 118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.35/543.40 = 118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.35x = 543.40 × 118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.35x = 64,562.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,562.42/362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.18

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