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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.78, 544.17 and 119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.78, 544.17 and 119.24 is: 178.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.78 : 544.17 = 119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.78/544.17 = 119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.78x = 544.17 × 119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.78x = 64,886.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,886.83/362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.86

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