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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.69, 543.91 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.69, 543.91 and 119.16 is: 178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.69 : 543.91 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.69/543.91 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.69x = 543.91 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.69x = 64,812.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,812.32/362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.70

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