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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.05, 544.37 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.05, 544.37 and 119.56 is: 179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.05 : 544.37 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.05/544.37 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.05x = 544.37 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.05x = 65,082.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,082.16/363.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.26

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