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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.62, 543.98 and 119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.62, 543.98 and 119.09 is: 178.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.62 : 543.98 = 119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.62/543.98 = 119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.62x = 543.98 × 119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.62x = 64,782.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,782.58/362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.65

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