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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.16, 544.78 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.16, 544.78 and 119.76 is: 179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.16 : 544.78 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.16/544.78 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.16x = 544.78 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.16x = 65,242.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,242.85/363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.65

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