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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.42, 543.52 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.42, 543.52 and 118.89 is: 178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.42 : 543.52 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.42/543.52 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.42x = 543.52 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.42x = 64,618.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,618.65/362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.30

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