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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.14, 544.72 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.14, 544.72 and 119.70 is: 179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.14 : 544.72 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.14/544.72 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.14x = 544.72 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.14x = 65,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,202.98/363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.55

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