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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.74, 543.72 and 119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.74, 543.72 and 119.20 is: 178.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.74 : 543.72 = 119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.74/543.72 = 119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.74x = 543.72 × 119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.74x = 64,808.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,808.71/362.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.67

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