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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.52, 543.72 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.52, 543.72 and 118.96 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.52 : 543.72 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.52/543.72 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.52x = 543.72 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.52x = 64,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,680.93/362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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