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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.41, 543.68 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.41, 543.68 and 118.91 is: 178.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.41 : 543.68 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.41/543.68 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.41x = 543.68 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.41x = 64,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,649.29/362.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.39

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