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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.17, 544.82 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.17, 544.82 and 119.64 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.17 : 544.82 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.17/544.82 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.17x = 544.82 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.17x = 65,181.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,181.67/363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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