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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.72, 543.77 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.72, 543.77 and 119.18 is: 178.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.72 : 543.77 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.72/543.77 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.72x = 543.77 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.72x = 64,803.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,803.19/362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.66

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