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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.15, 544.77 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.15, 544.77 and 119.61 is: 179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.15 : 544.77 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.15/544.77 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.15x = 544.77 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.15x = 65,159.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,159.94/363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.43

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