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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.43, 543.60 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.43, 543.60 and 118.96 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.43 : 543.60 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.43/543.60 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.43x = 543.60 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.43x = 64,665.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,665.30/362.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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