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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.36, 543.61 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.36, 543.61 and 118.86 is: 178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.36 : 543.61 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.36/543.61 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.36x = 543.61 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.36x = 64,616.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,616.18/362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.32

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