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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.71, 543.95 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.71, 543.95 and 119.18 is: 178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.71 : 543.95 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.71/543.95 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.71x = 543.95 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.71x = 64,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,828.14/362.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.73

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