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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.94, 544.17 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.94, 544.17 and 119.43 is: 179.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.94 : 544.17 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.94/544.17 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.94x = 544.17 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.94x = 64,990.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,990.22/362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.07

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