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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.49, 543.77 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.49, 543.77 and 118.92 is: 178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.49 : 543.77 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.49/543.77 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.49x = 543.77 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.49x = 64,667.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,667.02/362.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.40

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