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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.19, 544.82 and 119.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.19, 544.82 and 119.65 is: 179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.19 : 544.82 = 119.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.19/544.82 = 119.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.19x = 544.82 × 119.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.19x = 65,187.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,187.71/363.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.49

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