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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.59, 543.96 and 119.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.59, 543.96 and 119.13 is: 178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.59 : 543.96 = 119.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.59/543.96 = 119.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.59x = 543.96 × 119.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.59x = 64,801.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,801.95/362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.72

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