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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.44, 543.54 and 118.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.44, 543.54 and 118.93 is: 178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.44 : 543.54 = 118.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.44/543.54 = 118.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.44x = 543.54 × 118.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.44x = 64,642.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,642.62/362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.35

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