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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.03, 544.64 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.03, 544.64 and 119.56 is: 179.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.03 : 544.64 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.03/544.64 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.03x = 544.64 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.03x = 65,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,115.20/363.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.37

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