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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.18, 544.56 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.18, 544.56 and 119.68 is: 179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.18 : 544.56 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.18/544.56 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.18x = 544.56 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.18x = 65,172.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,172.94/363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.45

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