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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363, 544.54 and 119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363, 544.54 and 119.48 is: 179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 544.54 = 119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/544.54 = 119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 544.54 × 119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 65,061.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,061.64/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.23

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