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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.02, 544.60 and 119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.02, 544.60 and 119.50 is: 179.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.02 : 544.60 = 119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.02/544.60 = 119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.02x = 544.60 × 119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.02x = 65,079.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,079.70/363.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.27

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