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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.17, 544.80 and 119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.17, 544.80 and 119.62 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.17 : 544.80 = 119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.17/544.80 = 119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.17x = 544.80 × 119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.17x = 65,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,166.25/363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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