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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.99, 544.50 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.99, 544.50 and 119.46 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.99 : 544.50 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.99/544.50 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.99x = 544.50 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.99x = 65,045.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,045.97/362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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