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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.50, 543.62 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.50, 543.62 and 118.98 is: 178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.50 : 543.62 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.50/543.62 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.50x = 543.62 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.50x = 64,680.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,680.21/362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.43

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