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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.42, 543.69 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.42, 543.69 and 118.94 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.42 : 543.69 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.42/543.69 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.42x = 543.69 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.42x = 64,663.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,663.77/362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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